But Gorecka raced clear of Irish ace Fionnuala Britton just as hail stones battered the capital.

The 20-year-old English prospect now wants to prove she’s not just a one-surface wonder. Gorecka said: “It’s my first major senior win. It feels amazing. I tried to run smart and fight with all my heart.

“The aim is to keep progressing. There’s so much more to come.

“My 1500m time has to change. In training it’s there but I just haven’t raced a quick 1500 – then hopefully that helps for the 5000.

“I consider myself a track runner now. I still like cross-country but want to move onto the track.”

Chris Derrick led home a US 1-2 in the men’s 8k ahead of Jacob Riley.

But Andy Butchart has set his sights on bagging a ticket to the world cross in China despite the 24-year-old coming in 16th.

Butchart was the best of three Scots with off-form Callum Hawkins three spots behind him.

But he’s now hoping for one more shot at the best of the best and said: “It wasn’t as horrible as it probably looked but it was certainly tough going.

“We had strong teams ahead of us with the US and Europe but everyone did well.

“I’m happy I moved up further than last year so have to hope for something decent after this.”